Magnetic Gauss:    

A unit for measuring magnetic strength. Gauss is the CGS unit of Magnetic Field (centimeter-gram-second)

 

 

Neodymium Magnets: 

A Rare Earth Magnet which is extremely strong. Made of Neodymium, Iron and Boron. Neodymium magnets offer approximately 7.5 times the magneic strength of standard magnetic materials. Chemical symbol: Nd, Atomic Number: 60

 

 

Ferrite Magnets:   

Found in iron. Ferrite is a ceramic like compound of ferric. Ferromagnetic compound, a constituent of carbon steels which is soft and magnetic

 

 

Micron Rating:  

Is a unit of length. A microscopic measurment that is commonly used to describe the pore size of filter media. One micron is approximately 39 millionths of an inch. A grain of salt is approximately 60 microns. Filters range in size from 0.2 micron (most fine) through to 120 microns (not as fine) The lower the micron rating, the finer the filtration. The higher the mircon rating, the larger the filtration size. A higher micron rating filter would more likely be used on dirtier water where there is more sediment and debris to collect.

 

 

GAC Carbon Filter:    

Granulated Activated Carbon Filter.  A method of removing chemicals and dissolved organic compounds. The contaminants pass through the GAC filter media and are absorbed by the carbon, leaving the clean water to pass through uncontaminated. Commonly used in conjunction with a Sediment Filter.

 

 

Sediment Filter:    

There are many different types and different micron rated sediment filters available, to suit every application. Two of the more common types of Sediment Filters are the Poly Spun Propylene Filter and the Pleated Filter.

 

 

Polypropylene Spun Sediment Filters:   

are the best type of sediment filter you can get. They are spun and melted simultaneousy meaning there is no centre core to restrict the filtration performance. They do not accumulate bacteria as much as others, due to their inability to grow bacterial slime,  as well as being high flow and low pressure drop. Available in several different micron ratings they are suitable for anything from high quality bore water or town water filtration, through to being used as a pre carbon filter or even in front of R/O Systems. They have a heavy work load before replacement is required.

 

 

Polyester Pleated Filters:  

are most commonly used on dirtier water, such as rain water tanks, creeks, dams and river water. The pleated structure of the filter enables it to have a much larger surface area, approximately 20 times greater than a poly spun filter. This translates to a much larger area of catchment for debris, therefore prolonging the life of the filter before blockage occurs. A big benefit with the pleated filter is that it is washable and reusable. Filter can be taken out, cleaned,  and re-used over and over again for approximately 12 months. Available in many different micron ratings.

 

 

 

An exciting development with Sediment Filters is the introduction of the 0.5 micron Poly Spun Sediment Filter. One of the major factors that needs to be addressed in water filtration is the bacterial bugs Giardiasis and Cryptosporidiosis. These bugs are one of the leading causes of stomach upsets and bugs. In the past the only way to guard against these elements was with the expensive 0.5 micron Carbon Filter. We are proud to be one of the few dealers nationwide to offer the revolutionary 0.5 micron Poly Spun Sediment Filter. This filter is equally as effective at guarding against these bugs, whilst being a fraction of the price. This enable you to use a carbon filter of lesser grade filtration and lesser expense whilst still removing all the chemical aspects, as all micron ratings of carbon filters are capable of removing chemicals to the same degree.

 

 

The Purpose of combining a Sediment and Carbon Filter:  

When filtering water, there are 2 main aspects you need to block out:

 

1. Dirt and Sediment (best filtered out with a Sediment Filter)

2. Chemicals (best filtered out with a Carbon Filter)

 

The cheapest and most effective way to do this is to use a Sediment Filter first to remove the dirt and sediment particles, followed by a Carbon Filter to remove any chemical aspects. Using a sediment filter in front of the more expensive Carbon Filter helps to avoid premature blocking of your Carbon Filter therefore prolonging its life.

 

 

 

How to Determine What Kind of Filtration System Best Suits Your Needs:   

  There are so many systems available on the market today. The filter system that best suits you depends on many different aspects, such as the number of people in the house, the type of water your have, cost factors and what exactly you hope to gain from your water filtration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call or Email Gundrill Trading, so we can talk you through the system to best suit your requirements. We also recommend having your water analysed. This gives us a complete breakdown of what chemicals and minerals are in your water. This gives us the complete picture and a much clearer idea of what exactly we are trying to filter out. We offer an extremely thorough analytical service, or you can source laboratory services elsewhere. (See below for more information on our Water Analysis Services)

 

 

 

What is a UV?    

UV is an Ultra Violet Light System. UV changes the make up of DNA in Bacteria and Cysts. This results in their inability to breed or multiply, therefore the life of the bacteria is extremely short lived. Ultimately UV is an effective and guaranteed way of sterilizing water for human consumption.

 

 

What is a RO?   

RO is  Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System. It is the total removal of chemicals, dissolved salts and metallic ions, deeming water that has passed through this method, to be pure. The ultra fine filters within the RO unit (sometimes up to 5 different filter chambers/membranes) allows a passage of water to flow through, but is so fine it restricts all contaminants.  A VERY popular method of filtration.

 

 

What is a Fluid Reactor?  

Gundrill Trading is the sole maker/maufacturer of  the Magnetic Fluid Reactor. After studying the adverse effects of contaminants and chemicals in the water, we have manufactured a Magnetic Fluid Reactor. This device has proven to be extremely successful at changing the chemical characteristics at the molecular level, making water perform differently, not to mention more productively. This occurs without the use chemicals or expensive pumping methods. Thus, making it very beneficial for any livestock/agricultural industries where adding chemicals in order to eradicate chemicals is simply not an option! Please check out Magnetic Fluid Reactors in our Catalogue for more info.

 

 

Water Analysis...What is Involved?   

As mentioned above, we recommend an analysis on any water you wish to treat or filter. This gives us a complete breakdown of exactly what is in your water, and helps us to most accurately advise you on the most effective way to treat it. 

 

We offer analytical services through Gundrill Trading.  The test we do is considered to be one the most thorough available in the country. We test water from all corners of Australia through our laboratory, (which is currently in the process of gaining N.A.T.A testing accreditations.) The test is a 61 point test, which is then broken down and every aspect is interpreted, in order to help us formulate the water treatment solutions to best benefit you. 

 

 

What is a PLV? 

A Pressure Limiting Valve.  We cannot recommend the use of these valves more strongly for ALL filter kits.  Some kits come with a PLV included, others you need to purchase them separately. The PLV guards against pressure surges in you water lines, which can quite often occur at any given time of the day or night. These surges can rupture your lines into your filtration systems, and if they go undetected, can make for a very natsy water damage / flooding issue. We are finding that some insurance campanies are now refusing to pay claims on water damage, where a PLV was NOT used.